5 things to do at the 70th annual NEMO Fair

If not, the fair offers plenty of opportunities for people to enjoy carnival rides, derbies and agriculture at one location.

Here are five things to do while visiting the 70th annual NEMO Fair.

1) The carnival

The NEMO Fair will feature various attractions and rides from the Lowery Carnival, Co. throughout the entire week.

The carnival offers several thrill, family and kids rides.

Some of the company’s thrill rides include: the “Cliff Hanger,” “Full Tilt,” and the “Screamer.” Family rides include a carousel, “Tilt-A-Whirl,” and “Expo Wheel.”

2) Musical performances

A variety of performers will make an appearance at the 70th annual NEMO Fair. There will be three nights of musical performances for people.

Diamond Rio will perform at 8 p.m. on July 17; The Highwaymen Live, a musical tribute group to Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash, will perform at 8 p.m. on July 18; and Jason Michael Carroll, Mark Wills and Darryl Worley will perform starting at 8 p.m. on July 19.

3) Livestock shows

Agriculture reigns supreme at the NEMO Fair.

The fair gives young people an opportunity to show off their work with livestock.

The NEMO Fair holds multiple livestock shows for 4-H and FFA members throughout the entire week, with the shows ranging from horses to poultry to goats.

4) Demolition Derby

The last car standing will be crowned during the final night of the NEMO Fair in this destructive competition.

The Demolition Derby will be held at 7 p.m. on July 22 at the fairgrounds.

The derby will have three classes (light weld, stock and compact class). A power wheels derby will also be held. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each race class.

For Demolition Derby rules, visit the B&B Promotions Facebook page.

5) NEMO Idol Karaoke Challenge

The NEMO Idol Karaoke Challenge is a local a singing competition for anybody who wants to participate.

The challenge will held at 6 p.m. each night inside the multi-purpose building and has a $100 nightly winner. Finalists will also have an opportunity to compete for the top prize of $500 at 3 p.m. on July 22.

There is a price to enter the competition. The challenge is only open to the first 50 contestants.

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